Culture
18.05.2018
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Lost and Found in Fuzhou
I spent more than a year in Fuzhou, and it changed my way of thinking in many ways.
Teaching in China
I loved my Chinese students and bragged about them every chance I got. I was privileged for the opportunity to teach and get to know them, and I have no doubt they are going to ...
04.05.2018
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More Understanding Less Stereotyping
When we discard stereotypes we start to see real people. And it always turns out that on the inside, they’re a lot like us.
15.03.2018
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The Red Pajamas
Every visitor to China forms their own unique opinion, and foreign-born residents tend to fancy themselves “China experts” within the space of a couple of months or so. As they ...
25.02.2018
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Beijing: Past and Present
After a glance at Beijing’s skyline today, it would be hard to imagine its appearance in the 1970s, when the Beijing Hotel was the tallest building in downtown Beijing.
24.01.2018
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29.12.2017
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Wuyi Mountains Rocking Tea
A splendid history, charming landscapes and unique tea culture make a visit to the Wuyi Mountains highly recommended. I have visited the mountain range several times. Each visit, I find new things that make me come back again and again.
A Whole New World
I have visited Guangxi twice. People say the first trip is unique. However, that wasn’t my experience. The second time around, I still couldn’t believe what I saw.
08.11.2017
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Beijing’s Hutongs: City Inside a City
I have a hutong crush. A hutong area is a city inside a city, a community secluded from the rest of the capital yet right in the center of it.
23.10.2017
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Shangri-La and Yading: A Storybook Landscape
Shangri-la, the inspiration for the hidden land described by James Hilton in his novel Lost Horizon, overwhelmed us with its Tibetan Buddhist monastery and beautiful scenery. We...
19.09.2017
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The 798 Art District: Gallery of Galleries
Located in the northeastern part of Beijing and a conveniently short walk from Wangjing South Bus Station, the 798 Art District has been one of my favorite spots since I arrived...
16.08.2017
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